Rocky

Rocky is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 418 boys in the United States.

Rocky at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rocky

Rocky belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rocky first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #240 in 1955, and in 2024 418 babies received the name — 28,164 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rocky in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#240 in 1955
Peak year
1957
Babies named Rocky in 2024
418
Total since 1880
28,164

Rocky in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#522 in 2025
Babies named Rocky in 2025
74
Total since 1996
995

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rocky mean?

The meaning of Rocky is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rocky a boy or girl name?

Rocky is a boy name. In 2024, 418 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rocky?

Rocky comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rocky?

Rocky first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #240 in 1955, and 418 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].